I’ve been leading group expeditions to Pakistan for five years now (and going for my sixth year this June 2026) and it is no secret that I am one of the biggest advocates for traveling to this underrated and misunderstood country. The sheer contrast between everything I’ve been told about the country and the amazing… Read More Top 10 Reasons to Visit Pakistan in 2026: Pristine Natural Beauty & Rich Culture
While Barcelona has built a reputation as a tourist trap and even overrated, I am the furthest thing from one of those people. Perhaps I hold a fondness or nostalgia towards Barcelona as the first European city I ever visited, but it is a destination that I love coming back to time and time again.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Barcelona, Spain | 2026
Few places in the world offer the variety of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that Tanzania possesses in abundance. From the sparkling waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar to the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and everything in between, Tanzania has got range, y’all. One could argue that it is the best country in Africa for… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Tanzania | 2026
I first heard of the TAZARA train from my hostel receptionist in Lamu, Kenya. I was the only one in the hostel, so we ended up chatting with each other extensively over the next few days. I told him about my plans to travel overland all the way down to South Africa, a more naive… Read More The TAZARA Train: An Unforgettable Overland Adventure from Tanzania to Zambia
As far as travel destinations go, Uganda was never really on my radar. While I was crafting my very open-ended itinerary of backpacking from Kenya to South Africa, I didn’t even once think of visiting Uganda. Not even a single broad Google search, but the more time I spent in East Africa, the more it… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Uganda | 2026
Wow, where to begin with Kenya. The five weeks I spent backpacking through Kenya have led to some of the grandest adventures I’ve been on to date, but let me tell ya. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t come with its fair share of challenges and frustrations. I’ve dealt with damn near everything… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Kenya | 2026
Rarely these days does it feel like I’ve stumbled into a true hidden gem. I visited Kilifi on word of mouth alone, trusting the word of a couple travelers raving about this laid-back coastal town sandwiched between Mombasa and Malindi. Hardly anything appeared online about Kilifi. Part of me wondered if it was a mistake… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Kilifi, Kenya | 2026
The charming and culturally-rich island of Lamu is without a doubt one of the top destinations in Kenya. The pace of life here is idyllic. When you think of an island getaway, Lamu is as close as it gets to a full escape from the world. Cars are banned on this island, with boats and… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Lamu Island | Kenya
Egypt is one heck of an experience. Roaming in ancient temples, following the footsteps of the pharaohs, gazing at the same vast deserts they did, it all felt surreal at times. Sometimes I had to pinch myself to remind me that I was actually there. Of course, that immersion was broken as soon as you… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Guide to Traveling Egypt
Backpacking in Jordan is the adventure of a lifetime. The natural landscapes of Jordan are otherworldly. The mouth-watering cuisine gives you something to look forward to after a long day of adventuring. Best of all, the people of Jordan are among the friendliest and most genuinely hospitable people I’ve met on my travels. For a… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide to Jordan | 2026